Enclosure plexiglass door fittings.

prusaprinters

I turned my shelving unit into a 3D printer enclosure, which resulted in fairly large doors that would be far too flexible if made from plexiglass alone.Thus came the idea of using 4mm plexiglass sheets, framed on the top and bottom by these 6mm aluminum u-channels. This results in stiff enclosure doors that would not bend or damage easilly. The parts provided in this model are the doorhinges and handles to fit this combination.NOTE:These door hinges require you to cut out a part of the plexiglass doors! This does not need to be very accurate as it's hidden inside the 3D printed hinge. Additional Hardware:4x 8mm round magnets, 3mm thick4x m3 nyloc hex nuts4x m3 20mm boltsHinge parts to attach to your enclosure.Currently not part of this model! (Too specific for my usecase, need to redesign)Printing Instructions:Print parts in orientation provided. Materials should not matter too much (I've printed in Prusa orange PETG). Where supports are required they are included in the model. This includes a small bridge at the front of each part to prevent failing overhangs, single layer infill on the holes for the hinge, and in place support for the hinge part. These need to be removed prior to assembly.Hinges and tops are symmetrical, but handles should be mirrored for the left door!Assembly Instructions:Cut out 30mm high by 25mm deep rectangles from the plexiglass sheets for the hinges.Remove in-place supports.Insert nyloc nuts into hinges.Apply both hinges to a plexiglass sheet such that it fits snugly in the corner.Add aluminum u-channels to the plexiglass and slide them into the hinges.Add doorhandle and door topper.Insert a magnet into the door handle.One door should now be complete!These parts are designed to be press fit, but depending on the tolerances on the u-channels and plexiglass a couple of small dabs of CA glue to the edge of the plexiglass could hold the assembly in place.Repeat for door number 2.